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Our team

Pasado's Safe Haven has a small but mighty team of dedicated individuals who are working toward a mission to end animal cruelty.

THE TEAM BEHIND OUR MISSION

From caring for our sanctuary residents to supporting all our vital program work, our staff puts their knowledge, passion and experience to work every day for the animals. Interested in joining our growing team? We have job openings from time to time across a range of skill sets, learn more here.

leadership

Brenna Anderst

Education & Advocacy Director

WHY I FIGHT FOR ANIMALS:

Because it is our responsibility to be a voice for the most vulnerable, human and nonhuman.

Brian Davidson, DVM, MPH

Veterinary Medical Director

WHY I FIGHT FOR ANIMALS:

To stand up for those who cannot speak for themselves, to decrease suffering, and to help create a more compassionate world.

Kirsten Gregory, J.D., LL.M.

General Counsel

WHY I FIGHT FOR ANIMALS:

All animals deserve compassionate care, health, and happiness. When they are victims of cruelty or neglect, they also deserve justice.

Mark Takehara

Executive Director

Favorite moment with an animal:

Seeing the pure excitement and joy in their eyes when they are shown love and compassion.

Scott Kinney

Communications Director

Shaunessy Jones

Director of Pet Services

WHY I FIGHT FOR ANIMALS:

Because I believe every animal deserves to live a life without cruelty, neglect, or abuse.

Sheila Lee

Sr. Director of Finance & Operations

BEST ANIMAL MOMENT:

Celebrating Journey's birthday in the new cow barn was a special time!

Director of Investigations & Rescue Operations

WHY I FIGHT FOR ANIMALS:

Passing through our gate with a victim animal; I promise them never again will you be abused, neglected, scared or cold.

staff

Amy Webster

Culinary Programs Manager

WHY I FIGHT FOR ANIMALS:

All animals deserve the same right to a life of happiness and freedom from abuse. I would love to see the day when industries that profit from exploiting and harming animals are all shut down.

Aubrey Daniels

Senior Human Resources Manager

FAVORITE PLACE ON THE SANCTUARY:

The Memorial Garden, it reminds me why we keep fighting.

Brandie Carey

General Caregiver

FAVORITE PLACE ON THE SANCTUARY:

Hanging in the lower pig yards when the butterfly bushes are blooming and smell so sweet!

Corina Sherman

Investigations & Rescue Coordinator

WHY I FIGHT FOR ANIMALS:

Because there is still so much work to do for animal rights!

Dr. Deborah Yannessa

Lead Veterinarian, Pierce County Mobile Spay Station

FAVORITE MOMENT WITH AN ANIMAL:

My favorite moments with an animal are anytime I have taken a long road trip with my dog, Leah. She is the best travel companion and is happy to be wherever her humans are.

Ezra Varley

Communications Specialist

FAVORITE MOMENT WITH AN ANIMAL:

Getting a huge grassy kiss from Tonka on my first visit to the cow pastures!

Ihlae Rosen

Senior Communications Manager

BEST ANIMAL MOMENT:

Playing with a litter of newborn puppies after we rescued them from a horrific puppy mill, knowing they’re safe now.

Jayme Woodman

Spay/Neuter Clinic Manager

WHY I FIGHT FOR ANIMALS:

I fight for animals because I believe that all animals have the right to live a life of safety and dignity.

Jennifer Roers

Volunteer Manager

FAVORITE PLACE ON THE SANCTUARY:

Potbelly pig yard - pigs are amazing, interesting beings so filled with love. This is why my husband and I adopted 3 potbelly pigs from Pasado's Safe Haven in 2018.

Jesy Crozier

General Caregiver

WHY I FIGHT FOR ANIMALS:

Every life has immense, immeasurable value. I work to dismantle ideas that some life just means less, simply because someone else decided so.

Jo Rose

General Caregiver

FAVORITE MOMENT WITH AN ANIMAL:

Watching Billy be introduced to a herd of cows for the first time in his life!

Kiersa Howard

General Caregiver

WHY I FIGHT FOR ANIMALS:

It is simple, I fight for animals because I love them. They deserve to have a voice, to live long, healthy lives that are filled with love and compassion.

Max Stewart

Development Data Coordinator

FAVORITE PLACE ON THE SANCTUARY:

In the NARN yard with the boy sheep on a sunny day, or in Kitty City on a rainy day.

Melissa Givler

Spay/Neuter Client Coordinator/Vet Assistant

FAVORITE PLACE ON THE SANCTUARY:

Working on the mobile spay/neuter station. I also have a soft spot for the goats at the sanctuary.

Nicolette Pieters

General Caregiver

WHY I FIGHT FOR ANIMALS:

I fight for animals because someone needs to be their voice! Every animal deserves kindness, a happy life, a home filled with love.

Rayne Smith

General Caregiver

FAVORITE MOMENT WITH AN ANIMAL:

Petting Smudge while they sunbathe, Smudge is amazing and helps make the tough days brighter.

Syd Lukehart

Senior Caregiver

FAVORITE PLACE ON THE SANCTUARY:

My happy place is a sunny Sunday afternoon at Cow barn. Enjoying the blue skies, warm sun and beautiful views with some of the wonderful residents.

Tana Feichtinger

Major Gifts Officer

WHY I FIGHT FOR ANIMALS:

"The question is not, Can they reason?, nor Can they talk? but, Can they suffer?"